Writer-director Milap Zaveri shared an emotional note remembering filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, paying tribute to the late director whom he revered as his teacher and mentor. In a moving tribute posted on his Instagram account alongside a photograph with Sanjay Gupta, Zaveri openly addressed the filmmaker as his 'Guruji'. He recalled how nervous he used to get whenever he presented his script drafts to him, primarily because he deeply wished for Gupta to appreciate every single dialogue he wrote.
The Longing for a Mentor's Approval
Reflecting on their professional and personal bond, Milap Zaveri explained that securing Sanjay Gupta's validation meant the world to him. He mentioned that regardless of the occasion, whenever they crossed paths, he would try to catch the filmmaker off guard with witty punchlines. Zaveri noted that the photograph shared online must have captured one such authentic moment, where Gupta's warm laughter confirmed that he had indeed crafted something truly worthwhile. Within the tribute, Zaveri also tagged actor Sanjay Dutt alongside Gupta's wife, Anuradha Lekhi Gupta.
The Fatal Fall at His Versova Residence
Renowned Bollywood director Sanjay Gupta passed away on the night of October 30, 2026, at his residence located in the Versova neighborhood of Mumbai. He had slipped and fallen inside the kitchen or bathroom of his house during the late hours. The fall caused severe head trauma and massive blood loss, which ultimately claimed his life.
Emergency Response and Official Police Register
At the time the accident occurred, Gupta's wife, their two children, and domestic help were all inside the house. However, because everyone was asleep during the late hours, no one realized that the tragic mishap had taken place until the following morning. Family members discovered him early next morning and immediately rushed him to a medical facility, where doctors officially pronounced him dead on arrival. Versova Police Station registered an accidental death report regarding the tragedy, while the family raised no complaints or suspicion surrounding the incident.
